Blog | Rach Ranton

Feb 17

Busting myths about how we work – PODCAST

Busting myths about how we work. I chat to Lauren Kress, Business Scientist on her podcast The Oyster about the way we work during this chat. Some of the most interesting lessons about leadership I learnt in the Australia Army were about culture. In this 30 minute podcast, we chat... read more →

February 17, 2020
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Culture, Dauntless Book, Inclusion & Diversity

Feb 07

Dauntless… It’s here!

It's here! 'DAUNTLESS: Leadership lessons from the frontline' starts pre-sale today............ I look down at my boots and wait for the humiliation that's sure to come when I'm selected last. “I’ll take Rach,” says Fred. And with that decision, he changes the whole shape of my military career and everything... read more →

Oct 26

Rach shares her story WithYouWithMe

https://twitter.com/wywm_academy/status/1055657783914188800

October 26, 2018
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Featured Media, Inclusion & Diversity, Military

Oct 20

Invictus Games 2018

Opening the door to a new career http://www.invictusgames2018.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Opening-the-door-to-a-new-career.mp4 Australian Army Veteran Rachel Ranton is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant at Westpac. Rachel supports veterans through their transition from military to civilian life. READ MORE on the Invictus Games website.

Oct 19

Why corporate Australia needs veterans now more than ever

IT WASN’T until I was a few months into my first civilian job that I realised just how crucial the lessons learned during my time on the frontline would be for my future success. I’m not alone. Veterans and employers all too often overlook the invaluable skills honed during service,... read more →

October 19, 2018
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Featured Media, Inclusion & Diversity, Military

Oct 05

Five tips for implementing a targeted employment program

Westpac Inclusion and Diversity Consultant Rachel Ranton offered five tips to other Australian Network on Disability members thinking about a targeted employment program: Gain executive buy-in and support. Say you’re going to do it and then figure out how. If you’re hesitant, put something out internally to gauge interest (an... read more →

Apr 25

Front line: behind jobs battle facing veterans

“You have to swear a lot less at the bank, and you can't make people do push ups!” Rachel Ranton, who was last month named “Veteran Employee of the Year” as part of the Prime Ministers Veterans’ Employment Awards, says it’s a two-way street: employers need to think differently about... read more →

April 25, 2018
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Featured Media, Inclusion & Diversity, Military

Apr 20

Prime Minister's Veteran Emplyee of the Year

Let’s stamp I served on our CV’s

Individual winner at the Prime Minister's Veterans' Employment Awards was Westpac Group Inclusion and Diversity Consultant Rachel Ranton, who was named Veteran Employee of the Year ahead of runners-up Kathryn Burr (Boeing Defence Australia) and Stuart Munro (Turner & Townsend). During his address at the awards, the Prime Minister highlighted... read more →

April 20, 2018
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Awards & Achievements, Featured Media, Inclusion & Diversity

Aug 20

Rach Ranton - Key Players in Change Management

Three key players in change management

When leading change, it's important to ensure your key players are on board and helping you to sell the change message. But who are the most important people in your team to engage in change early? Why does this make a difference? Who are the key players? I like to... read more →

Oct 06

Coaching. It’s hot right now in business because it works!

Business has ‘borrowed’ coaching directly from sports. It’s not an interpretation of what happens in sport, it’s not ‘inspired by’ coaching in sports – it is directly, and absolutely used for the same reasons; We want every person on the field to perform their role to the very best they... read more →